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Why That Actor Was Late
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Wikipedia article
'Why That Actor Was Late' is a 1908 French short silent comedy film produced by Georges Mlis, and probably directed by Mlis's assistant, an actor credited as Manuel.
Production
Henri Vilbert, a headlining star of the Parisian music hall Parisiana and the Folies-Bergre, plays the lead role of the actor. The film was made for performances when Vilbert was appearing; it was screened just before he entered the stage for his live act. Vilbert also appears in Mlis's film 'The Hilarious Posters'.
The actors Gallois and Emile Gajean appear in the film as mechanics. Since the film shows a realistic sensibility, markedly different from the theatrical style and rhythm used by Mlis, it was probably directed not by Mlis himself but by his production assistant, the actor Manuel.
Release
In addition to its screenings before Vibert's performances, the film was released in the United States as a standalone item by Mlis's Star Film Company. It is numbered 10731080 in its catalogues.
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